Attendance Assistant (Maternity Cover)

We are looking for an Attendance Assistant to monitor and improve the attendance and punctuality of students at Brinsworth Academy.

As part of our Pastoral team, you will work with staff, parents and carers to identify and support students whose education is at risk due to poor or declining attendance. You will help families to improve their children's access to learning and enable all young people to maximise their educational opportunities, especially students in vulnerable groups that may need additional support.

You will have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a good attention to detail and an enthusiastic approach to your work. Previous experience of working in a school or other education environment is essential, along with previous experience of dealing with sensitive issues and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality.

About Brinsworth Academy

Brinsworth Academy is a vibrant, inclusive academy at the heart of its local community. We work hard every day to ensure that our students are given the opportunity to achieve excellence. We understand that excellence looks different for each individual and we strive for everyone in our school to be the best version of themselves. Our school operates as a team, serving our local communities and we have a fantastic staff team that is supportive, dedicated and highly skilled. We welcome visits from prospective candidates - come and meet us and see what Brinsworth Academy can offer.

New Collaborative Learning Trust (NCLT) has a dynamic, positive and supportive culture for staff and students, with an enviable reputation for staff career progression and development. You will join a focused and driven team, committed to providing the highest standards of education and service. The Trust currently comprises of three 16-19 Colleges, three Secondary Schools and three Primary Schools.

Why work for us?

• NCLT was crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2023 MAT Excellence Awards - these national awards celebrate the very best performers from over one thousand MATs across the country
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing as outlined in our staff wellbeing charter
• Access to high quality professional training, both in-house and externally, to support your professional development
• Attractive pension scheme
• Additional benefits such as a cycle to work scheme and a technology scheme
• A culture of self-reflection and improvement to meet the needs of our staff

If you believe that you have the skills and abilities to take on this role, we’d love to hear from you.

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Closing Date: 5th January 2025.

NCLT has a commitment to safeguarding students and the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS. We value diversity and actively promote equality of opportunity. As a Disability Confident Leader, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview.